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-- Net sales and non-GAAP EPS up sequentially and in high end of guidance
-- Silicon systems net sales up 19% sequentially reflecting strong customer demand for the company's latest technologies for advanced transistors and NAND memory
-- Prepares for planned merger with Tokyo Electron |
SANTA CLARA, CA, Feb 13, 2014 - (ACN Newswire) - Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT), the global leader in manufacturing solutions for the semiconductor, display and solar industries, today reported results for its first quarter of fiscal 2014 ended January 26, 2014.
Applied generated orders of $2.29 billion, up 9 percent from the prior quarter led by demand for Silicon Systems Group products. Net sales were $2.19 billion, up 10 percent sequentially. Non-GAAP adjusted gross margin increased to 42.5 percent while non-GAAP adjusted operating income grew 18 percent sequentially to $380 million or 17.4 percent of net sales. Non-GAAP adjusted net income grew 22 percent sequentially to $279 million or 23 cents per diluted share. The company recorded GAAP gross margin of 40.7 percent, operating income of $330 million or 15.1 percent of net sales, and net income of $253 million or 21 cents per diluted share.
"In our first fiscal quarter, Applied Materials delivered earnings near the high end of our guidance range, while demonstrating momentum in revenue, orders and market share," said Gary Dickerson, Chief Executive Officer. "This performance reflects healthy investment by our semiconductor and display customers and major technology trends that are playing to our strengths in precision materials engineering."
Quarterly Results Summary
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GAAP Results Q1 FY2014 Q4 FY2013 Q1 FY2013
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Net sales $2.19 billion $1.99 billion $1.57 billion
Operating income $330 million $211 million $39 million
Net income $253 million $183 million $34 million
Diluted earnings per share (EPS)$0.21 $0.15 $0.03
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Non-GAAP Adjusted Results
Non-GAAP adjusted operating income
$380 million $323 million $112 million
Non-GAAP adjusted net income
$279 million $228 million $69 million
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS
$0.23 $0.19 $0.06
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Applied's non-GAAP adjusted results exclude the impact of the following, where applicable: certain acquisition-related costs; restructuring charges and any associated adjustments; impairments of assets, goodwill, or investments; gain or loss on sale of facilities and strategic investments; and certain tax items. A reconciliation of the GAAP and non-GAAP adjusted results is provided in the financial tables included in this release. See also "Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures" section.
First Quarter Reportable Segment Results and Comparisons to the Prior Quarter
Silicon Systems Group (SSG) orders were $1.57 billion, up 13 percent, with growth in foundry and flash partially offset by decreases in logic/other and DRAM. Net sales increased 19 percent to $1.48 billion. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased to $357 million or 24.1 percent of net sales. GAAP operating income increased to $314 million or 21.2 percent of net sales. New order composition was: foundry 60 percent; flash 27 percent; logic/other 8 percent; and DRAM 5 percent.
Applied Global Services (AGS) orders were $597 million, up 9 percent, primarily due to growth in 200mm equipment and services. Net sales of $507 million were down 6 percent. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased to $126 million or 24.9 percent of net sales. GAAP operating income increased to $125 million or 24.7 percent of net sales.
Display orders of $79 million were down 31 percent, while net sales declined slightly to $159 million. Non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased to $27 million or 17.0 percent of net sales. GAAP operating income increased to $26 million or 16.4 percent of net sales.
Energy and Environmental Solutions (EES) orders of $40 million were flat. Net sales declined 9 percent to $40 million. EES had a non-GAAP adjusted operating loss of $10 million and a GAAP operating loss of $11 million.
Backlog grew 3 percent to $2.44 billion including negative adjustments of $32 million, primarily related to currency adjustments. Backlog composition by segment was: SSG 56 percent; AGS 27 percent; Display 12 percent; and EES 5 percent.
Business Outlook
For the second quarter of fiscal 2014, Applied expects net sales to be up 3 percent to 10 percent from the previous quarter. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of 25 cents to 29 cents.
Applied's second quarter non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS outlook excludes known charges related to completed acquisitions and integration costs of 3 cents. The company's second quarter business outlook does not exclude other non-GAAP adjustments that may arise subsequent to this release.
Use of Non-GAAP Adjusted Financial Measures
Management uses non-GAAP adjusted results to evaluate the company's operating and financial performance in light of business objectives and for planning purposes. These measures are not in accordance with GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. Applied believes these measures enhance investors' ability to review the company's business from the same perspective as the company's management and facilitate comparisons of this period's results with prior periods. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Webcast Information
Applied Materials will discuss these results during an earnings call that begins at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast will be available at www.appliedmaterials.com. A replay will be available on the website beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding Applied's performance, momentum and opportunities; industry trends; and its business outlook for the second quarter of fiscal 2014. These statements and their underlying assumptions are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the level of demand for Applied's products, which is subject to many factors, including uncertain global economic and industry conditions, end-demand for electronic products and semiconductors, and customers' new technology and capacity requirements; the timing and nature of technology transitions; the concentrated nature of Applied's customer base; Applied's ability to (i) develop, deliver and support a broad range of products and expand its markets, (ii) achieve the objectives of operational and strategic initiatives, (iii) obtain and protect intellectual property rights in key technologies, (iv) attract, motivate and retain key employees, (v) successfully complete the announced business combination and realize expected benefits and synergies, and (vi) accurately forecast future results, which depends on multiple assumptions related to, without limitation, market conditions, customer requirements and business needs; and other risks described in Applied's SEC filings, including its most recent Forms 10-K and 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based on management's estimates, projections and assumptions as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMAT) is the global leader in providing innovative equipment, services and software to enable the manufacture of advanced semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic products. Our technologies help make innovations like smartphones, flat screen TVs and solar panels more affordable and accessible to consumers and businesses around the world. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.
Contact:
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Source: Applied Materials via Globenewswire
Topic: Earnings
Source: Applied Materials, Inc.
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